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Olivier Rousteing
Twenty-five-year-old French African designer Olivier Rousteing was the underling of Balmain’s Christophe Decarnin and next in line when the designer decided to depart last February. His debut collection for Resort 2012 was a hit, polishing up the wildly beaded embellishments and embroidery the Parisienne fashion house is known for. With just two seasons under his belt, Rousteing has already made his presence felt, bringing out the best in a more refined style while maintaining the boldness of Balmain.